Photos: Nothing but the best at the first Luxury dog hotel in Gurgaon

Critterati in Gurgaon which claims to be South Asia's first luxury hotel for dog with its velvet beds, a relaxing spa, 24-hour medical care and non-alcoholic beers imported from Belgium would leave many humans envious of the treatment their pampered pooches receive.

Updated on: Dec 06, 2017 12:39 PM IST

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A dog at a luxury dog hotel in Gurgaon. South Asia's first luxury hotel for dogs offers velvet beds, a relaxing spa, 24-hour medical care and non-alcoholic beers imported from Belgium. (Sajjad Hussain / AFP)

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Deepak Chawla, owner and chief executive officer (CEO) of Critterati, speaks to AFP during an interview.Chawla opened Critterati to offer the wealthy an alternative to the dilapidated facilities in India. “No decent dog owner would want his dog to stay in those places,” he said. (Sajjad Hussain / AFP)

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A dog is pampered by a luxury bath at Critterati in Gurgaon. The facility is riding on the wave of growing love for pets in the country. The number of household dogs in India has risen from two million in 2002 to an estimated 15 million in 2016 -- and is forecast to hit 26 million by 2021. (Sajjad Hussain / AFP)

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The top-of-the range Critterati suite offers a giant bed with velvet headboard, television and a private dog-flap leading onto a balcony. The facility also has a dog cafe with a menu that features muffins, pancakes and ice-cream -- with bacon and vanilla, all washed down with non-alcoholic dog beer from Belgium. (Sajjad Hussain / AFP)

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Dogs relax at the luxury dog hotel. Chawla says unlike standard kennels where animals are left alone for hours, Critterati offers a range of activities for the pets. “It starts from 7.00am with potty breaks, then breakfast, play sessions for around two hours, swimming sessions, plus time in the café.” (Sajjad Hussain / AFP)

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A dog bathes in a swimming pool at Critterati. The facility also has a swimming pool, a spa with ayurvedic massage oils and a vet on 24-hour call, while a medical unit with operating theatre is being built. (Sajjad Hussain / AFP)

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A vet inspects a dog at the luxury dog hotel in Gurgaon. Chawla says his guests are worth the best.”An animal is more loyal than human beings, they will do anything for us so they deserve it.” (Sajjad Hussain / AFP)

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A dog gets a hair cut at the luxury dog hotel in Gurgaon. Unlike the streetwise hounds waiting outside for scraps, Critterati clients have their every need met and many of the owners refer to themselves as “parents”. (Sajjad Hussain / AFP)

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Ashish Arora holds his dog Rubo as he speaks with an AFP reporter at the luxury dog hotel. Arora, a hotel chain executive, says he has no qualms about indulging Rubo , his Labrador.”He loves coconut water and vitamin water. He tells me he wants to eat chicken, so he eats it every day,” said Arora. (Sajjad Hussain / AFP)